No matter what you call it, the environment is not the same pristine shape as it was it say, the 1930s or 40s. Every major city has smog so thick it is visible for hundreds of miles.

We are the cause. We are overloading our atmosphere with carbon dioxide, which traps heat and steadily drives up the planet’s temperature. Where does all this carbon come from? The fossil fuels we burn for energy—coal, natural gas, and oil—plus the loss of forests due to deforestation,
especially in the tropics.
- Quote from the Union of Concerned Scientists.

We know that in the past oil
was developed as a fuel to drive trains, factories, planes, automobiles,
diesel motors for electricity; but, as the oil begins to run out
(spoiling much of the world on its way), let's start to segue to solar
and use more renewable energy.

Here are some questions
we all should be asking...

When we breathe in toxins we get sick...

- it's common knowledge now... is it more polluted in the poorer areas? Do wealthy
people have bad air and water too? How can we convince corporations and government agencies to legislate more environmental justice in the
world?

With an increase in the use of renewable energy fuels, will we have healthier air and water?*

Photo from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

How can we stop polluting our oceans ?

Can we build oil pipelines, tanks and ships strong enough, safe enough, to prevent
spills? How can marine animals remain healthy when things like the massive
Great Pacific Garbage Patch floats around poisoning organisms? Who knows just how much marine life has become extinct from plastics,
pesticides and petroleum-based products? How to prevent marine organisms from ingesting miniscule bits of plastic? Let's expand the agencies responsible for cleaning up the environment...

Thanks to the Nature Conservancy for photo - (by Nancy Sefton)

For ocean
reef lovers...

Are there alternatives to the oil-based "run off" pesticides & chemicals
that flow into our ocean from the street storm drains? With plastic
bags being thrown into the ocean how will we keep our oceans pristine?

Are we able to keep air and water clean?
You can write or call your local Environmental Protection
Agency, and other community government representatives and tell them how
using non-toxic pesticides and non-petroleum energy products will make a
differenceto all of
us? Look up EPA in a search engine...

The U.S. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
is tasked with protecting the environment...
they are divided into different sections across the U.S. To find out whoand where to
write your letters, click below (you can also find out what's being done
in your state as far as environmental protection):

If you can think
of more reasons to use solar/renewable energy, let us know... Click here to contact
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Pollution in the canopy:

How long will it take for the roots of these trees to be free from pollution?
How long before trees and plants are considered an "endangered species"?*

Will cute and cuddly koalas be extinct someday?

What will
happen when this koala bear - some who feel it is the cutest animal on the planet - takes in a breath of
polluted air in the future? Like many of us, we might be breathing in the same
air laced with toxic pesticides carried by the wind and water... will zoos and protected parks be the only place animals will survive?

a hazard to
everyone... And the inconvenient truth is, pesticides, chemicals, are all
causing our health to detoriate... Please use more renewable energy products,
so Okapis Xantia and baby Mbutiokapi (picture to left), will grow up drinking
water free from pesticides.

The heritage of many people are kept alive in rock art and petro-glyphs around the world. These pieces of art may not survive when
more pollution begins to cause erosion... this
petro-glyph artwork on the rock has been in New Mexico for a long, long
time... and is part of world culture. This is just one heritage
among thousands that need to be preserved - isn't there anything we can do?

Thanks to
NPS for petroglyph photo

Will more solar and renewable energy (less toxic fuels) help to keep animals alive?

Endangered bird walking:

In photo to
right proudly stands the Short-tailed Phoebastria (=Diomedea) Albatrusabout
to go on the endangered species list (according to U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Agency).

Using products, equipment and appliances that lessen our impact (or
carbon footprint) on the environment should be made a priority by
consumers. Every little bit helps endangered species and
everybody else... Consumers have the power to buy and use renewable
energy products that enhance the quality of our air, water, earth,
food and health, rather than harm it.
*

#2 The economics of solar/renewable energy:

Green
is good for the economy... We hope that renewable energy manufacturers
make products as affordable as possible for the consumer's budget

#3 Solar
does not spoil the environment:

At least not as bad... When oil spills it ruins everything. Solar and other renewable
energy helps the environment and does not spill. Yes there is an environmental impact related to manufacturing and installing solar. But compared to petroleum...

#4
U.S. - based business:

Companies that
are based in the U.S. not only keeps business in our home country, but it's
easier for technical support and returning items. Items coming into the U.S.
must comply with certain American trade standards,
which makes for better merchandise. (Not to mention shipping costs
kept to a minimum...)

#5Quality
renewable energy goods, reliable technical support:

This is what we look for when we offer products from reliable
companies.

#6 Discount
to teachers and non-profit organizations:

Educators - teachers and students - don't forget we have a great assembled a great renewable energy resources page. Click here:
Educational Resources - before making your purchase.

#7 -
Green Building - radiant heating and thermal heating for homes.

People are taking advantage of using natural resources & alternative energy... it's is a good way to go. Don't forget about natural solar: when building, face the front of your house toward the sun.

#8 People can take advantage of Solar Incentives
from State and Federal sources
Go to http://www.dsireusa.org

#9 Environmental Justice

Look at your community as far as environmental injustice, and compare with other communities. More info:
Go to Environment Justice

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